Community Invasive Species Removal at Edwards Park, View Royal
WHERE
Edwards Park, 2579 Ruby Court, View Royal
WHEN
Sat Feb 22, 2025 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
WEBSITE
Join the Greater Victoria Green Team for a fun day of connecting with community & removing invasive Scotch broom in the beautiful, scenic Edwards Park!
Everyone is welcome! No experience needed; instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks provided! Join us for a fun day of habitat restoration and community fun!
WHY SIGN UP:
- Meet new people
- Learn about local environmental issues
- Improve your mental health in nature connecting with others
- Get some exercise
- Increase biodiversity
- Get volunteer hours (if you need them)
- Eat delicious snacks
- Have fun!! :) (even when it rains!)
FLOW OF THE ACTIVITY:
At 9.45am sign in at our meeting location: the park entrance located beside 2579 Ruby Court , followed by instruction and engaging in this activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break, go back to engaging in the activity and then we end at 1pm
WHAT IS PROVIDED:
- Gloves, tools and safety glasses
- Education and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)
- Refreshments (e.g. baked goods, veggies, fruits, granola bars)
- Photos of you in action
- Volunteer letters (on request)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- Long sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants, & insects
- Refillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)
- Sturdy closed toe shoes/boots
- Rain jacket in case it rains
- Hat
- Your own gardening gloves, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer - otherwise we’ll provide these.
